“It's much easier for me to do an impression of someone real, because you and the audience begin with a baseline understanding of this person's life. And then if you subvert that in any way, it's a little comedy surprise.”

American comedian, actress and author, born 1984

Kate McKinnon Berthold is an American comedian, actress, and author. Born in 1984, she became widely known for her work on NBC’s sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where she was a cast member from 2012 to 2022. On the show, she stood out for character work and celebrity impressions. Her performances earned ten Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including nine for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. She won in 2016 and 2017.